EDUC 433 - Methods and Assessment of Learning Secondary Social Studies

Credits: (4)
Presents current curriculum trends, research, materials, methods, and activities in the teaching of social studies. Teacher candidates examine the role of social studies in the formation of democratic citizens in an increasingly diverse nation. They will gain practical experience in creating classroom assessment devices that integrate social studies content and technology. Teacher candidates will apply to lesson development the standards form the National Council of Social Studies (NCSS), the Common Core State Curriculum (CCSC), the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC), the Maryland Teacher Technology Standards (MTTS), and departmental benchmarks. Field experience lab is required. Lab fee applies. (Spring)